Ruidoso Stories

Art Loop Puts Artists in Touch

Taelor Martinez 08/10/2015

It’s taken about four decades, but Ruidoso – all of Lincoln County, really – has become quite the destination for artists and art lovers alike. Evidence of this blossoming is on display Aug. 7-9 during the 12th annual Alto Artist’s Studio Tour.…

Ruidoso Art Festival Draws the Crowds

Taelor Martinez 07/16/2015

Forty-four years ago, Ruidoso artists decided they wanted to show and sell their wares in a celebration of the art destination their community was becoming. Forty-four years later, the Ruidoso Art Festival – to be held July 24-26 – has grown to…

Two Ziplines in Ruidoso, NM

Taelor Martinez 06/18/2015

In February of 2015, Ski Apache became a destination for not only skiing, but an impressive zip line dubbed the APACHE WIND RIDER ZipTour®. Recognized at the time as the highest in the U.S. at 11,500 feet and one of the longest. With a new…

Spelunking Veteran Reviews Carlsbad Caverns

Taelor Martinez 06/04/2015

Getting to Carlsbad Caverns The Ruidoso, NM area is in a prime location to explore all of southern New Mexico. One of the highlights of any tourist vacation should be a day trip, 120 miles away to the beautiful Carlsbad Caverns. If…

Tularosa Basin Gallery – Summer Showcase 2015

Taelor Martinez 06/04/2015

Purses Hit New Heights at Ruidoso Downs

Taelor Martinez 05/28/2015

RUIDOSO DOWNS – Sport of Kings? More like Sport of Barons – Cattle Barons, that is. The road to that most American of races – the annual All American Futurity – gets underway at Ruidoso Downs with the running of the Ruidoso…

Ruidoso Expanding its Tourist Horizons

Taelor Martinez 05/05/2015

TripAdvisor Names Ruidoso Top 16 Place to Rent a Cabin Will it Bring in New Business? Most of us who already live – or at least have a second home – in Ruidoso know what a great getaway this mountain resort town…

Taking a Spin Around Lincoln County

Taelor Martinez 04/22/2015

NOTE: Portions of this story previously appeared in the Ruidoso Free Press. Hondo Valley Irises Day trips around Lincoln County can be among the most rewarding and enjoyable ways to spend about eight hours of daylight in the world. Case in point,…

A Craft Beer Enthusiast Reviews Ruidoso Options

Taelor Martinez 04/16/2015

I visited Ruidoso in February of 2015, and was pleasantly surprised to find a gem of a restaurant that featured a selection of New Mexican craft beers on tap. The Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room should be on your list, if…

Great Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 02/12/2015

No Shortage of Ruidoso Romance on Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day. A day of love and – if you’re not prepared for it – abject terror. Particularly if you haven’t made plans or even gotten flowers for your loved one. Well, residents and…

Top 5 FREE Things to Do in Lincoln County

Taelor Martinez 01/27/2015

Outdoors or indoors, here’s our list of five free things to do in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Learn about where to go birding, what museums and historic sites to visit, which trails to hike and scenic drives to take and how to…

Ruidoso Events

Jul 2
Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo 103rd Annual Mescalero Open Rodeo July 2-5, 2026 Daily Admission: $10 - Adults Free for…
Jul 3
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Jul 3
31st Annual Art Loop Studio Tour Join us July 3-5 in Lincoln County! Art Loop of Lincoln County began as a…
Jul 3
All American Tailgate & Drone Show Come see 150 drones take flight in a patriotic-themed aerial drone show featuring a 300-foot-tall…
Jul 3
FREE Concerts: Cool Summer Nights Music Series @ Wingfield Park Cool Summer Nights launches in Ruidoso for summer 2026 with a full season of FREE…